Tag: Ablekuma South

Mr Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije, the Member of Parliament for Ablekuma South, has urged the young people to take advantage of the opportunities provided by the Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF).  He said this would help them to implement innovative solutions that would transform the city of Accra and safeguard the environment. Mr Vanderpuije cited the devastating June 3, 2015, floods as a stark warning of what could happen if urgent climate action is not taken. He gave the advice at an event organised by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) to commemorate this year’s International Earth Day under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet.” The occasion was used to unveil winners of the second phase of the Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF). The former Mayor recalled the tragic events o...